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which of the following statements are true of a doula?

a doula provides continuous support for the mother before, during, and after childbirth.
a doula is a caregiver.
the presence of a doula tends to increase the chances that the mother will have a cesarean delivery.
a doula, in contrast to a midwife, is usually a man.

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Explanation:

• For the first statement: A doula's role includes providing continuous support to mothers during the perinatal period (before, during, after childbirth), so this is true.
• For the second statement: Doulas are caregivers who offer emotional, physical, and informational support, so this is true.
• For the third statement: Research shows doulas' presence often reduces, not increases, cesarean rates, so this is false.
• For the fourth statement: Doulas, like midwives, are mostly women; there's no gender norm that doulas are men, so this is false.

Answer:

A. A doula provides continuous support for the mother before, during, and after childbirth.
B. A doula is a caregiver.